PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD- ARCHITECTURAL

Construction Labor Leader This position is responsible for leading a general labor crew while supporting daily production activities in a hands-on construction environment. The role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to blueprint specifications while coordinating with leadership to meet production schedules. It also plays a key part in mentoring team members, resolving issues, and supporting continuous improvement on the production floor. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day. At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact. Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans. Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees. Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements Provide hands-on leadership of general labor crews (up to 10 employees), including coordinating, directing work, promoting teamwork, maintaining a positive culture, and ensuring safety compliance. Organize and coordinate daily production by reviewing blueprints, material orders, and job requirements to ensure efficient workflow. Communicate with Foreman and leadership to ensure production schedules are met and operational issues are resolved promptly. Mentor and train general laborers by providing guidance on SOPs, performance standards, safety practices, and skill development. Troubleshoot production issues and support problem-solving to maintain workflow and efficiency. Provide basic conflict resolution and escalate issues to Foreman or Business Unit Leader as needed. Provide constructive feedback to leadership regarding employee performance, production challenges, and improvement opportunities. Perform production duties including stripping forms, cleaning forms, setting forms, and installing rebar, mesh, imbeds, and side rails. Operate equipment including machinery, overhead cranes, forklifts, trucks, trailers, tractors, and Tucker as required. The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on leader with experience in construction or manufacturing environments who thrives in a fast-paced production setting. They bring strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to read blueprints and direct crews effectively. This individual is safety-focused, team-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work while developing others and maintaining a positive work environment. Ideal candidate will have: 2+ years of leadership experience. 2+ years of experience in a construction or production environment. Ability to read a tape measure and interpret blueprints accurately. Ability to enforce safety standards within a team. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality standards. Reliable attendance with ability to report to work on time daily. Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying environmental conditions. Ability to follow instructions, guidelines, and procedures accurately and consistently. Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location) Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area. This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors. Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. Wells